Montebello Bus Lines
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Montebello, California
Montebello is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the southwestern part of the San Gabriel Valley. It is located on of land just east of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities, and the city is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of...
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, mainly serving East Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, California
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, Commerce
Commerce, California
Commerce is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 12,823 at the 2010 census, up from 12,568 at the 2000 census. It is bordered by Vernon on the west, Los Angeles on the northwest, East Los Angeles on the north, Montebello on the east, Downey...
, and Montebello
Montebello, California
Montebello is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the southwestern part of the San Gabriel Valley. It is located on of land just east of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities, and the city is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of...
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History of Montebello Bus Lines
Montebello Bus Lines began on July 28, 1931, with a small lot on the corner of Greenwood Ave. and Olympic Blvd, where the four buses the agency operated were housed. The conception of Montebello Bus Lines came after several other transit services had served the area.Two years after the City of Montebello was incorporated in 1920, the City launched its first attempt at operating a municipal bus line. But the City then decided to sell its bus operation to the Motor Transit Company in 1928.
Three years later, in 1931, the City purchased the line back from the Motor Transit Company, and Montebello Bus Lines was born. In the agency’s early days, passengers paid a nickel to ride the bus and bus operators earned $120 per month.
Montebello Bus Lines has grown to be the third largest municipal transit agency in Los Angeles County, operating seven local routes, three express routes and a Dial-a-Ride service. Montebello Bus Lines serves 14 communities, providing transportation to 9.5 million passengers on an annual basis.
Montebello Bus Lines plans to purchase 42 more hybrid buses in the near future. Its peak period fleet of 67 buses was recently enhanced with the addition of five hybrid gasoline-electric buses. Montebello Bus Lines plans to purchase 25 more hybrid buses in the next three years, replacing 15 of its diesel fuel buses
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has recognized Montebello Bus Line’s service. Montebello Bus Lines is the recipient of APTA's Outstanding Transit System Award in 1999; and has also been recognized for safety practices with APTA's top Silver Safety Award in 1999 and Achievement Award in 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2002.
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, which offers a curb-to-curb shuttle to and from the Montebello/Commerce
Montebello/Commerce (Metrolink station)
Montebello/Commerce Metrolink is located at 2000 Flotilla Street in Montebello, California. It is owned and operated by the City of Montebello. The City also provides a shuttle, called Montebello Link, designed to connect Metrolink passengers with major employment centers. There are...
Metrolink station.
The City of Montebello also operates Montebello Dial-a-Taxi, a program which offers transportation for senior residents and qualified disabled persons of any age and their attendants. 15,000 residents utilize this service.
Routes
Montebello Bus Lines consists of 10 lines in the Central & West San Gabriel Valley. Montebello Bus Lines fixed route services can broadly be divided into three types: Major Local Services, Minor Local Services, and Peak Express Service. Lines 10, 20, and 40 are the major service lines. Lines 30, 50, 60, and 70 are the minor service lines. Lines 341, 342, and 343 are the express lines.10 - Whittier Boulevard
Line 10 operates every 5–8 minutes on weekdays. Operates every 10–20 minutes during early morning and late night service. Trips to and from Whittwood Mall operate every 15–30 minutes with early morning and late evening service every 15–40 minutes. Last bus departs from ELAC to Pico Rivera at 12:28 AM and Whittwood Mall to Garfield Ave at 12:45 AM. Operates every 15 minutes on weekends and every 30–40 minutes during early morning and late evening service. Trips to Whittwood Mall operate every 20 minutes; early morning and evening service operates every 30–60 minutes. Last bus departs from ELAC to Whittwood Mall at 11:44 PM and from Whittwood Mall to Garfield Avenue at 12:42 AM. The eastern portion replaced former Metro ExpressMetro Express
Metro Express is a form of express bus service in Los Angeles County, California, operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Buses are usually express for a portion of the route, then run either local or limited stop in other areas...
line 470 and Metro Local
Metro Local
Metro Local is a bus system in Los Angeles County operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority . This retronym designation was placed to differentiate it from the Metro Rapid service...
line 18.
20 - Greenwood Avenue, Montebello Boulevard, San Gabriel Boulevard
Line 20 operates every 15 minutes on weekdays. Trips to and from San Gabriel & Las Tunas operate every 30 minutes. Last bus departs San Gabriel & Las Tunas to Telegraph & Gage at 10:20 PM and from Telegraph Road to San Gabriel & Garvey at 10:00 PM. Operates every 15 minutes on weekends from Telegraph & Gage in Montebello to San Gabriel & Garvey in Rosemead. Service to Las Tunas Drive will not be provided on weekends. Last bus departs from Telegraph Road to San Gabriel & Garvey at 9:30 PM and from San Gabriel & Garvey to Telegraph Road at 10:05 PM. It used to run to Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line StationSierra Madre Villa (LACMTA station)
Sierra Madre Villa Station is a freeway-median light rail station in the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. It is located above Sierra Madre Villa Avenue in the median of the 210 Freeway in Pasadena, California. The station is served by the Gold Line....
until January 2009 due to duplication with Metro Express
Metro Express
Metro Express is a form of express bus service in Los Angeles County, California, operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Buses are usually express for a portion of the route, then run either local or limited stop in other areas...
line 487.
30 - Garfield Avenue
Line 30, replacing Metro LocalMetro Local
Metro Local is a bus system in Los Angeles County operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority . This retronym designation was placed to differentiate it from the Metro Rapid service...
line 262, operates every 45 minutes on weekdays. Late evening service operates every 60 minutes. Last bus departs from Huntington Drive at 9:50 PM and from Firestone Boulevard at 10:45 PM. Operates every 40 minutes on weekends. Early morning and late evening service operates every 60 minutes. Last bus departs from Huntington Drive at 11:10 PM and from Firestone Boulevard at 10:30 PM. On weekends the last bus departs from Huntington Drive at 9:50 PM and from Firestone Boulevard at 10:45 PM.
40 - 3rd/4th Streets, Beverly Boulevard
Line 40 operates every 8–10 minutes on weekdays. Early morning and evening service operates every 15–20 minutes. Selected trips to and from Norwalk Boulevard operate every 20–30 minutes. Last Beverly Hospital bus departs from Downtown LA at 10:13 PM, and westbound from Beverly Hospital at 9:16 PM. Operates every 15 minutes on weekends from Beverly Hospital to Downtown LA, and selected trips to and from Norwalk Boulevard operate every 30 minutes. Last Beverly Hospital bus departs from Downtown LA at 11:22 PM, and westbound from Beverly Hospital at 10:28 PM.50 - Washington Boulevard
Line 50, replacing Metro LocalMetro Local
Metro Local is a bus system in Los Angeles County operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority . This retronym designation was placed to differentiate it from the Metro Rapid service...
lines 65 and 104, operates every 30 minutes on weekdays. Operates every 60 minutes during late night service. Last bus departs from Downtown LA at 11:40 PM and from City of La Mirada at 10:50 PM. Operates every 60 minutes on Saturday. Last bus departs from Downtown LA to Montebello at 10:50 PM and from City of La Mirada to Montebello at 9:50 PM.
60 - Passons Avenue
Line 60 operates every 35 minutes on weekdays. Early morning and evening service operates every 70 minutes. Last bus departs from San Gabriel River Parkway at 9:03 PM and from Telegraph Road at 9:40 PM. Operates every 70 minutes on Saturdays. Last bus departs from San Gabriel River Parkway at 9:03 PM and from Telegraph Road at 9:40 PM.70 - Via Campo, Wilcox Avenue, Mines Avenue
Line 70 operates every 30 minutes. Last bus departs from Town Center at 6:30 PM and from Mines & Greenwood at 6:00 PM. Operates weekdays only.341 - Taylor Ranch Express
Departs Taylor Ranch to Downtown LA at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM and every 30 minutes from 3:07 PM – 5:07 PM. Departs Downtown LA every 30 minutes from 6:50 AM – 8:50 AM and at 2:50 PM – 4:20 PM.342 - Norwalk Boulevard Express
Departs Norwalk Boulevard to Downtown LA at 5:53 AM. Departs from Downtown LA to Norwalk at 4:25 PM and 4:50 PM.343 Telegraph Road Express
Former Route. Departs Gage Avenue and Telegraph Road to Downtown LA at 6:20 AM and 6:50 AM. Departs from Downtown LA to Gage Avenue and Telegraph Road at 5:20 PM and 5:50 PM.Fares
| Fare Type | General | Student K-12 | Senior/Disabled/Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way | $1.10 | $0.75 | $0.50 |
| Interagency Transfer | $0.25 | $0.10 | |
| Express Upgrade | $0.20 | ||
| Day Pass | $3.00 | $2.00 | $1.50 |
| Monthly Pass | n/a | $30.00 | n/a |
Active Bus Fleet
| Fleet Number Range | Picture | Year | Make and Model |
length | Engine | Transmission | Fuel type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9900-? | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/f/fe/Montebello_Bus_Lines_9905-a.jpg | 1999 | Gillig Advantage | 40 ft | Cummins C8.3 Cummins C Series engine The Cummins ISC is a straight-six diesel engine, design by a Cummins production line, which is in displacement. This went into production in March 1998 by Cummins. The engine was built off its predecessor, the Cummins C 8.3 litre engine originally introduced in 1985 as the 6C8.3... |
Allion B400R | Diesel | |
| 2001–2003 | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/2/26/Montebello_Bus_Lines_2003-a.jpg | 2000 | Gillig Advantage | 40 ft | Cummins C8.3 Cummins C Series engine The Cummins ISC is a straight-six diesel engine, design by a Cummins production line, which is in displacement. This went into production in March 1998 by Cummins. The engine was built off its predecessor, the Cummins C 8.3 litre engine originally introduced in 1985 as the 6C8.3... |
Allison B400R | Diesel | |
| 2100–2119 | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/9/96/Montebello_Bus_Lines_2105-a.jpg | 2000–2001 | Gillig Gillig Gillig Corporation, formerly Gillig Bros., is a manufacturer of heavy-duty low-floor transit buses located in Hayward, California. Prior to 1993, Gillig had also been a manufacturer of school buses.-History:... Advantage |
40 ft | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | Diesel | |
| 2501–2505 | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/a/af/Montebello_Bus_Lines_2503-a.jpg | 2005 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... GE40LF |
40 ft | Ford Triton V10 | ISE ISE ISE may refer to:Organizations:* Information Sharing Environment, established by the U.S. Congress as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004* Institute for Social Ecology... ThunderVolt |
Hybrid Hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:... |
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| 2801-2815? | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/9/97/Montebello_Bus_Lines_2804-a.jpg | 2008 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... GE40LFR |
40 ft | Ford Triton V10 | ISE ISE ISE may refer to:Organizations:* Information Sharing Environment, established by the U.S. Congress as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004* Institute for Social Ecology... ThunderVolt |
Hybrid Hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:... |
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| 2901–2910 | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/e/eb/Montebello_Bus_Lines_2907-a.jpg | 2009–2010 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... GE35LFR |
35 ft | Ford Triton V10 | ISE ISE ISE may refer to:Organizations:* Information Sharing Environment, established by the U.S. Congress as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004* Institute for Social Ecology... ThunderVolt |
Hybrid Hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:... |
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| 2911–2923 | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/5/54/Montebello_Bus_Lines_2912.jpg | 2009–2010 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... GE40LFR |
40 ft | Ford Triton V10 | ISE ISE ISE may refer to:Organizations:* Information Sharing Environment, established by the U.S. Congress as part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004* Institute for Social Ecology... ThunderVolt |
Hybrid Hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:... |
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| 21001-21003? | 2010 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... C40LFR |
40ft | Cummins Westport ISL G Cummins L Series engine The Cummins ISL is a straight-six diesel engine designed and produced by Cummins. It displaces , and began production in 1998. The engine was based on its predecessor, the Cummins C8.3 engine.... |
Allison B400R | CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
Delivered January 2011 |
Retired Bus fleet
| Fleet Number Range | Picture | Year | Make and Model |
length | Engine | Transmission | Fuel Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-21 | 1946 | GMC TD-4007 | Ex-San Diego Transit System 179-180 & 184 | |||||
| 22, 38 | 1952 | GMC TGH-3101 | ||||||
| 37, 39 | 1955 | GMC TGH-3102 | ||||||
| 33, 36, 40 | 1956 | GMC TGH-3102 | ||||||
| 27, 34 | 1957 | GMC TGH-3102 | ||||||
| 41-45 | 1960 | GMC TDH-4517 | ||||||
| 46 | 1961 | GMC TDH-4517 | ||||||
| 47 | 1963 | GMC TDH-5303 | ||||||
| 23-26 | 1964 | GMC TDH-3501 | ||||||
| 48-49 | 1967 | GMC TDH-4519 | ||||||
| 50-59 | 1969 | GMC T6H-4521A | ||||||
| 60-61 | 1972 | GMC T8H-5307A | ||||||
| 62-67 | 1974 | GMC T6H-4523A | ||||||
| 9370-9377 | 1979 | GMC RTS-03 | ||||||
| 9320-9329 | 1980 | GMC RTS-04 | ||||||
| 9330-9338 | 1980 | GMC RTS-04 | ||||||
| 9339-9345 | 1985 | Flxible Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... Metro A |
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| 9346-9351 | 1987 | GMC RTS-06 | ||||||
| 352-356 | 1990 | TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS-06 |
40 ft | Detroit Diesel Detroit Diesel As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA... Series 50 |
Allison Allison Allison is a family name of English and Scottish origin.When used as a given name it is traditionally masculine, as opposed to the feminine name Alison.... V731 |
Diesel |
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| 9291-9298 | 1991 | TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS-06 |
40 ft | Detroit Diesel Detroit Diesel As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA... Series 50 EGR |
Allison Allison Allison is a family name of English and Scottish origin.When used as a given name it is traditionally masculine, as opposed to the feminine name Alison.... V731 |
Diesel |
Detroit Diesel As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA... 6V92TA engines |
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| 9201-9213 | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/9/98/Montebello_Bus_Lines_9213-a.jpg | 1992 | TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS-06 |
40 ft | Detroit Diesel Detroit Diesel As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA... Series 50 EGR |
Allison Allison Allison is a family name of English and Scottish origin.When used as a given name it is traditionally masculine, as opposed to the feminine name Alison.... V731 |
Diesel |
Detroit Diesel As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA... 6V92TA engines |
| 9214-9221 | http://www.cptdb.ca/wiki/images/1/1a/Montebello_Bus_Lines_9219.JPG | 1992 | TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS-06 |
35 ft | Detroit Diesel Detroit Diesel As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA... Series 50 EGR |
Allison Allison Allison is a family name of English and Scottish origin.When used as a given name it is traditionally masculine, as opposed to the feminine name Alison.... V731 |
Diesel |
Detroit Diesel As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA... 6V92TA engines |
